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What Causes Reddish Peeling Swelling On My Foot?

had small bruise on my foot ,, it swelled up and became very red and the skin started peeling off...have been to the doctors but they aren t sure what it is and now a new bruise has started.....I am working on tearing down an old house ...might have something to do with it
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having either a condition called as keratolysis exfolitiva or allergic dermatitis.
In both cases my treatment advice is -
1. Wear loose footwear. Don't peel the skin off.
2. Apply an emollient cream like Enmoist cream twice daily on affected part.
3. Take a folic acid supplement twice daily. You can take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine for itching.

If condition persists then consult a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Reddish Peeling Swelling On My Foot?

Hi. As per your case history you are having either a condition called as keratolysis exfolitiva or allergic dermatitis. In both cases my treatment advice is - 1. Wear loose footwear. Don t peel the skin off. 2. Apply an emollient cream like Enmoist cream twice daily on affected part. 3. Take a folic acid supplement twice daily. You can take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine for itching. If condition persists then consult a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.